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writes:How do I remove online information about myself? I admit that I'm quite the curious person, and have searched many acquaintances by their name and city. All that have come up are social networking websites and old blogs which are harmless. I was bored and searched my own name and my city, and my entire address and family members' names came up. It's a bit unsettling, especially since I have a generic name, because it means that anyone could find this. I enjoy networking online and it's a risk. What should I do? Does it really matter? Reply to this Question
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reader, elmo2051 +, writes (17 July 2018):
i have the same problem..BUT HOW DOES ONE FIX THIS PROBLEM???
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reader, anonymous, writes (15 June 2013): It DOES matter!I'm not saying that something bad will happen to you tomorrow, but you are at risk. Nothing personal should be online. Your name and email are fine, but address, phone number and things like that: NO!I don't know about the US, but in Australia anyone who knows your full name, address and date of birth can make a phone call to your bank, utility company or even the government and identify him/herself as you! Imagine what they can do!Don't give your personal info to dodgy websites.Go to every website which has your info and set your account to invisible (or whatever they call it). You may consider closing your account on some websites.If your personal info has leaked to China or Russia, god have mercy upon you!
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reader, Got Issues  +, writes (14 June 2013):
 I don't know if it works in the same way in the U.S. but in Britain, if you are on the electoral roll, your details are automatically appear on public directories unless you specify that you do not want them to be.
I had to fill in a form and write to them asking them to remove my details. Have a look on the website where you found your name. Is your question in the FAQ section?
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reader, anonymous, writes (14 June 2013): If you shop on line, submit applications for services, and offer information to vendors, employers, and department stores; this information flows through many filters and will eventually become public information.Once published, there isn't really anything you can do about it. Although many online services claim they will not expose personal information, it isn't true. They subcontract to shipping services, mail sorters, vendors, who will take this information and do as they please with it. They let themselves off the hook by giving you disclaimers and are protected under loop holes in the law.Banks, credit card services, and creditors receiving online payment subcontract certain functions and often out-source your information. I have been a victim of lost and exposed information because of this; and received free identity protection as a result. It happened twice!!!Don't offer address and personal information over the internet; unless on a secure site that protects your personal information.
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